The past few weeks has been very stressful at work for Rob and I. We are both working on very time sensitive reports, grants, etc. and the level of stress just continues to rise. I struggle so much with finding a good balance for the kids. In some ways working from home is a blessing in others it is more stressful. This week I have had to tell my children to leave my room and wait more times than in my entire time with them and it feels horrible but day after day we are trying to get this work out and it is not ending just when they get home like it should.
I am not the most patient person on earth – anyone that knows me well knows that, but the last couple of days of work has really pushed me a lot. I have discovered what I don’t want to be like when I grow up and how I can’t stand to work again. I found this quote in my scriptures today “It is better to prepare & prevent than to repair & repent” that goes right along with “Procrastination on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine.” Both of which I would like to share with those I work with.
I will be very happy to have my old schedule and work back – I am hoping not to write another grant for a while – it is not good for my blood pressure.
In other good news – my parents are back in their house and everything on their land is fine and I went on a mid-week date with my husband this week to an Astro’s game. It sure was nice. Other things of course are happening but just thought I would complain about my inability to control things in my environment.
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We all need to complain at times because very often it allows us to move on and feel better. I almost lost it when I realized my 1 year old was watching Mickeys Playhouse and I was using it as my sitter but I work at home to and had a deadline to meet. I had to forgive myself and give myself permission to be human. When we work at home things are going to go up and down cause we have to balance both parenting and work in the same minute. Sometimes I think it is the hardest thing I have ever done. Glad to hear about your parents.
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